全国高考英语考前最后押题 阅读理解专练含答案.docx

1、全国高考英语考前最后押题 阅读理解专练含答案阅读理解专项练习（一） （一）School was out and summer had officially begun. Many teens traded their books for bathing suits and headed to the beach. I spent my summer working. Being a camp adviser is tiring but rewarding. In past summers, I watched the kids come and go week after week, rece

2、ived my paychecks, and said good-bye. The normal routine. But this year, one child stood out. His name was Matthew, a 10-year-old who lived in darkness. Matthew was blind.I had been both expecting and dreading the first day of the camp. Who wanted to work anyway? I greeted the kids, and told them so

3、me rules. At first, I couldnt tell which one was Matthew. Later I introduced myself. “Hi, Im Greg. Whats your name?” I asked. “Matthew Howell, but not like a dog howls (嚎叫)!” he joked. The summer progressed, and Matthew and I felt like wed known each other forever. He often told me that he wished we

4、 were brothers. We talked about his favorite sports, music, and activities. He had a great imagination, and he would sing for the other kids while they cheered him on.I sat on the bench on the last day of the camp and my college life would soon come up. A 10-year-old gave me advice when I expressed

5、my worries. “Dont give up. Youve got nothing to stop you,” he laughed. Then it hit me. It took me eight weeks to realize what I did at that moment. Imagine the view of a city skyline with the sun beaming through, or a field of flowers blooming in spring. Matthew was robbed of all these, but he could

6、 still make 12 kids at camp laugh. I learned to stop holding myself back and capture my goals, no matter how far-fetched they might seem. We helped each other a lot that summer. A summer I will never forgetthe summer I met Matthew.1. What can we learn from the text? A. The author hated being a camp

7、adviser. B. The author and Matthew had known before the camp. C. The author spent his summer holidays working. D. The author was eager to go back to college. 2. What did the author learn from Matthew? A. Trying to have fun in tough times. B. Going after goals however far-fetched they are. C. Enjoyin

8、g the beautiful scenery in nature. D. Doing whatever you love. 3. We can infer from the text that Matthew _. A. was made fun of at camp B. was encouraged by many people at camp C. was a blind 10-year-old boy who was very lonely D. brought much pleasure to other kids at camp 4. The author will never

9、forget the summer because _. A. he learned a lot from Matthew B. he had a lot of fun at camp C. he and Matthew had much in common D. he got a very rewarding job （二）Saved by the Lab (拉布拉多犬)While walking Boomer, my five-year-old Lab, on a street near my home, I fell into a large hole in the road and b

10、roke both my legs. Though I screamed for help, no one was around. Boomer lay right down on the road and stayed there. I knew I needed medical help, so I wrapped my arms around his neck and said, “Home.” My 160-pound Lab dragged me, stopping now and then. Finally we made it to the house. My husband f

11、ound me and called 911. I had rescued Boomer from a shelter. I never dreamed he would end up rescuing me.Submitted by Bobbie Glover, AuburnSealed!Gimpy, the elephant seal pup (小海豹), my constant companion at work, was a gentle giant with 150+ poundsuntil the day I slipped and fell on the deck (甲板) at

12、 the Marine Mammal Care Center, where I was a volunteer. Shocked, I looked up and saw three aggressive seal pups moving in. Just then I saw another seal pup rushing toward me. It was Gimpy. She became my shield. As the pups got closer, she swiftly forced them away. Submitted by Hugh Ryono, Fullerton

13、An eye on youCashew, my 14-year-old yellow Lab, is blind and deaf. Her best friend is Libby, 7, her seeing-eye cat. Libby steers Cashew away from obstacles and leads her to her food. Every night she sleeps next to her. Without this cat, we know Cashew would be lost and very, very lonely indeed. Its

14、amazing but true: this is one animal who knows what needs to be done and does it day in and day out for her friend. Submitted by Terry Burns, Middleburg1. What do we know about Boomer? A. It repaid its owner in a special way. B. Its an old and heavy Lab. C. It was once saved from danger by its owner

15、. D. It brought Bobbie Glovers husband to her.2. Gimpy saved Hugh Ryono by _. A. driving aggressive seal pups away B. dragging her away from dangerous seal pups C. covering her up with its body D. killing the aggressive seal pups 3. Whats the relationship between Cashew and Libby? A. They depend on

16、each other. B. Libby acts as a guide and companion of Cashew. C. Libby depends on Cashew for comfort. D. They became good friends after Libby saved Cashew.4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. Benefits of raising pets B. The friendship between animals C. Animal heroes D. B

17、rave animals（三）Top beautiful bookstores in the worldCity Lights City Lights, an independent bookstore-publisher combination specializing in world literature, the arts and progressive politics, is still one of the worlds greatest bookshops since its establishment by poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti. It bec

18、ame well-known for publishing Allen Ginsbergs influential poem Howl and Other Poems. Having been a gathering place for American literary icons (代表人物), like Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg, this literary landmark attracts booklovers from across the country and around the world to browse, read, and ju

19、st soak in the pleasant atmosphere. Shakespeare &CompanyOriginally established in 1919 by Sylvia Beach, Shakespeare &Company is a combination of a bookstore and a reading library, specializing in English-language literature. In the 1920s, the store was a meeting point for literary icons such as Ezra

20、 Pound, Ernest Hemingway, William S. Burroughs, James Joyce and Ford Madox Ford. Located in the 5th Arrondissement in Pariss Left Bank, the current store was opened in 1951, named after and in honor of the earlier store that closed during World War II. Daunt BooksDaunt Books is an original Edwardian

21、 bookshop in London. It already has five branches in the city. Daunt Books specializes in travel books, travel accounts, non-fiction, history and fiction. The staff are extremely knowledgeable, providing the customers with helpful advice.Selexyz BookstoreThe 800-year-old Dominican church in Maastric

22、ht has been turned into one of the most beautiful bookshops in the worldSelexyz Bookstore. The store keeps the character and charm of the old church. It houses the largest stock of books in English in the city. Reading here is a religious experience. It is a bookshop made in heaven.1. We can learn f

23、rom the text that _. A. City Lights has the largest stock of books in London B. City Lights was set up by Allen Ginsberg C. Shakespeare &Company is located in Paris D. Daunt Books has five branches in the world2. In which bookstore can you get useful suggestions from the staff？ A. City Lights. B. Da

24、unt Books. C. Shakespeare &Company. D. Selexyz Bookstore.3. What is the special feature about Selexyz Bookstore? A. It became well-known because of an influential poem. B. It once closed during World War II. C. It keeps the character of the old church. D. It specializes in travel books.（四）Learning a

25、 foreign language will be compulsory from the age of seven in Englands primary schools in a national curriculum. The plans will be put out to public consultation later in the year. The Department of Education said that the aim was to ensure that pupils left primary school with high standards of abil

26、ities like writing and speaking. The proposals come among concerns over a decline in pupils taking foreign languages at GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education). In 2010, 43% of GCSE pupils were entered for a language, down from a peak of 75% in 2002. Under the plan, primary schools could o

27、ffer lessons in Mandarin, Latin and Greek, as well as French, German and Spanish. The plans are expected to emphasize the importance of grammar, setting out exactly what children should be expected to be taught each year, as well as giving lists of words they should be able to spell. Pupils will be

28、read poems by their teachers, learn simple poems by heart and practice recitals from the age of five.Russell Hobby, general secretary of the school leaders union, NAHT, said, “Reciting poetry and learning foreign languages are great for young children.” However, he added that teachers should be give

29、n the “respect for their experience and professionalism” to know how to teach these subjects. Michael Rosen, the childrens writer and poet, expressed doubt about what he called “government diktat (命令)”. “I find in the plan the eagerness to instruct teachers and children because it will do them good,

30、 and that teachers and children themselves cant choose and discover what is suitable and worthwhile.” A spokesman said, “Some will think aspects are too demanding, while others think that they are not demanding enough, and there will be debate around what is appropriate at different ages.” He added

31、that public opinion would be considered and the programme redrafted. 1. Why did the Department of Education work out the plan? A. Because pupils dont perform well in GCSE exams. B. Because pupils in Britain are eager to learn foreign languages. C. Because there is a decrease in pupils taking foreign

32、 languages. D. Because studying foreign languages is very important nowadays. 2. Which of the following is true about the plan? A. Grammar will be stressed more. B. All students will be asked to learn Latin and Greek. C. Pupils will be asked to learn to write poems from five. D. More difficult words will be learned in primary schools. 3. From the text, we know that Michael Rosen _. A. very much approved of the plan.